* Emphasis: "He was a talented artist, but he never considered himself a master."
* Reflexive Pronoun: "The dog scratched himself behind the ears."
* Alone/Independently: "He built the entire house himself.
* Substitution for a previous noun: "The king was a proud man, but he knew himself to be flawed."
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to see how "himself" is used in different contexts!